Climate Insights for Buckley Bay

Comox Valley Regional District, British Columbia, Canada

Hottest
August
23°C peak74°F peak
Coldest
February
2°C low36°F low
Wettest
November
287 mm rain11.3 in rain
Best to Visit
June, July, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Buckley Bay is temperate. The average annual temperature is 10°C and approximately 1,794 mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 287 mm of rainfall. Buckley Bay is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are February, January, December, when temperatures can drop to 2°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 150cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Buckley Bay is temperate. The average annual temperature is 51°F and approximately 70.6 in of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 11.3 in of rainfall. Buckley Bay is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are February, January, December, when temperatures can drop to 36°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 59in accumulating over the season.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 6°Average: 5°Min: 3°FebMax: 6°Average: 4°Min: 2°MarMax: 9°Average: 6°Min: 4°AprMax: 12°Average: 8°Min: 6°MayMax: 17°Average: 13°Min: 9°JunMax: 19°Average: 15°Min: 12°JulMax: 23°Average: 18°Min: 15°AugMax: 23°Average: 19°Min: 15°SepMax: 19°Average: 15°Min: 13°OctMax: 13°Average: 10°Min: 8°NovMax: 9°Average: 7°Min: 6°DecMax: 6°Average: 4°Min: 3°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 43°FAverage: 40°FMin: 38°FFebMax: 43°FAverage: 39°FMin: 36°FMarMax: 48°FAverage: 42°FMin: 39°FAprMax: 54°FAverage: 47°FMin: 42°FMayMax: 63°FAverage: 55°FMin: 49°FJunMax: 67°FAverage: 59°FMin: 54°FJulMax: 73°FAverage: 65°FMin: 58°FAugMax: 74°FAverage: 65°FMin: 60°FSepMax: 65°FAverage: 59°FMin: 55°FOctMax: 55°FAverage: 50°FMin: 47°FNovMax: 47°FAverage: 44°FMin: 42°FDecMax: 43°FAverage: 40°FMin: 38°F
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Temperatures in Buckley Bay vary considerably across the year, with a 21°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 23°C with a mean of 19°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 2°C and an average of 4°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Buckley Bay vary considerably across the year, with a 38°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 74°F with a mean of 65°F. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 36°F and an average of 39°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 10°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 9°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 284mmSnow: 39mmFebPrecipitation: 147mmSnow: 37mmMarPrecipitation: 162mmSnow: 18mmAprPrecipitation: 119mmSnow: 3mmMayPrecipitation: 66mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 58mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 24mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 45mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 119mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 214mmSnow: 1mmNovPrecipitation: 287mmSnow: 10mmDecPrecipitation: 269mmSnow: 43mm
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Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 11.2inSnow (in): 15inFebPrecipitation: 5.8inSnow (in): 14inMarPrecipitation: 6.4inSnow (in): 7inAprPrecipitation: 4.7inSnow (in): 1inMayPrecipitation: 2.6inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 2.3inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 0.9inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 1.8inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 4.7inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 8.4inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 11.3inSnow (in): 4inDecPrecipitation: 10.6inSnow (in): 17in
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Buckley Bay is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,794 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 149 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 287 mm of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 24 mm. That's 263 mm less than November, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 150cm accumulating over the season. December typically sees the most snow at around 43cm.Buckley Bay is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 70.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 5.9 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 11.3 in of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0.9 in. That's 10.4 in less than November, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 59in accumulating over the season. December typically sees the most snow at around 17in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 9km/hFebWind Speed: 7km/hMarWind Speed: 8km/hAprWind Speed: 7km/hMayWind Speed: 6km/hJunWind Speed: 6km/hJulWind Speed: 6km/hAugWind Speed: 6km/hSepWind Speed: 6km/hOctWind Speed: 8km/hNovWind Speed: 9km/hDecWind Speed: 9km/h
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0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5mphFebWind Speed: 5mphMarWind Speed: 5mphAprWind Speed: 5mphMayWind Speed: 4mphJunWind Speed: 4mphJulWind Speed: 3mphAugWind Speed: 3mphSepWind Speed: 4mphOctWind Speed: 5mphNovWind Speed: 6mphDecWind Speed: 5mph
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Buckley Bay is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 8km/h in winter, 7km/h in spring, 6km/h in summer, 8km/h in autumn.Buckley Bay is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 5mph in winter, 4mph in spring, 4mph in summer, 5mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan5°40°F
Feb4°39°F
Mar6°42°F
Apr8°47°F
May13°55°F
Jun15°59°F
Jul18°65°F
Aug19°65°F
Sep15°59°F
Oct10°50°F
Nov7°44°F
Dec4°40°F

The best time to visit Buckley Bay is during June, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 42 mm per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 2°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Buckley Bay is during June, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 63°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.7 in per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 36°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Buckley Bay based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Buckley Bay based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
3 °C38 °F
6 °C43 °F
9 km/h5 mph
284 mm11.2 in
39 cm15 in
Feb
2 °C36 °F
6 °C43 °F
7 km/h5 mph
147 mm5.8 in
37 cm14 in
Mar
4 °C39 °F
9 °C48 °F
8 km/h5 mph
162 mm6.4 in
18 cm7 in
Apr
6 °C42 °F
12 °C54 °F
7 km/h5 mph
119 mm4.7 in
3 cm1 in
May
9 °C49 °F
17 °C63 °F
6 km/h4 mph
66 mm2.6 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
12 °C54 °F
19 °C67 °F
6 km/h4 mph
58 mm2.3 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
15 °C58 °F
23 °C73 °F
6 km/h3 mph
24 mm0.9 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
15 °C60 °F
23 °C74 °F
6 km/h3 mph
45 mm1.8 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
13 °C55 °F
19 °C65 °F
6 km/h4 mph
119 mm4.7 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
8 °C47 °F
13 °C55 °F
8 km/h5 mph
214 mm8.4 in
1 cm0 in
Nov
6 °C42 °F
9 °C47 °F
9 km/h6 mph
287 mm11.3 in
10 cm4 in
Dec
3 °C38 °F
6 °C43 °F
9 km/h5 mph
269 mm10.6 in
43 cm17 in